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algebra

The ratio of cats to dogs is 3:4. If there are 28 animals, how many dogs?

A

12

B

16

C

14

D

20

Correct Answer: B

Choice Choice B is the correct answer.

  1. Equation: 3x+4x=283x + 4x = 28
  2. Combine: 7x=28x=47x = 28 \rightarrow x = 4.
  3. Dogs: 4(4)=164(4) = 16.

Choice Choice A is incorrect because this is cats.

Choice Choice C is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Choice D is incorrect because calculation error.